Ministry 101 – Calling & Purpose (3 credits)

This course covers 4 main topics in relation to Christian ministry: New Testament ministry, ministry calling and purpose, biographical examples, and personal ministry insight. The course will be structured with lectures and discussions on these topics with an emphasis on personal application. The class time will also feature interaction with guest missionaries, local pastors, and others involved in full-time Christian ministry. Evaluation will be based on four written exercises (3-5 page papers) and a completion of the assigned reading material. The papers will be on the following topics: the training of the twelve disciples, surrender and calling in ministry, and two papers on spiritual lessons from biographical examples.